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    24 Fancy Date Night Dinners That Are Actually Easy

    Time to wine and dine.

    Hey there, hopeless romantic. We've got an idea for you: This Valentine's Day, forego the over-priced dinner reservation and cook dinner at home. Here are a bunch of impressive yet simple recipes guaranteed to impress your boo.

    1. Steak Au Poivre

    Steak in pepper sauce with veggies on the side.

    2. Cast Iron Paella

    Cast Iron seafood paella with shrimp and mussels.

    3. Creamy Chicken Piccata

    Creamy chicken piccata with capers and pasta.

    4. Butternut Squash Risotto

    5. Salmon With Avocado Salsa

    6. Seafood Fra Diavolo

    9. Grilled Lamb Chops

    10. Sriracha-Glazed Seared Scallops

    12. Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Pasta

    14. Miso Sesame Tuna Rice Bowls

    17. Shrimp Scampi

    18. Spinach Stuffed Salmon in Garlic Butter

    19. Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese

    20. 15-Minute Pad Thai

    21. Baked Eggplant Parmesan

    23. Veal Milanese

    24. Spicy Sausage and Kale Lasagna

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